Honey-Garlic Chicken
with Garlicky Zucchini and Sweet Potato Mash- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
Sometimes all you need is a simple DIY sauce to take dinner to the next level! Tonight's easy honey-garlic sauce is what makes this chicken dish truly shine. We've paired it with garlicky zucchini and fluffy sweet potato mash for a match made in heaven!
Ingredients
310 g
Chicken Leg (Boneless)
¼ tsp
Garlic Salt
2 tbsp
Honey
340 g
Sweet Potato
7 g
Chives
200 g
Zucchini
1 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
3 g
Garlic
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Oil*
1 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Salt and Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce.
Peel, then cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine sweet potatoes, 1 tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl) and enough water to cover (approx. 1-2 inches) in a large pot. (NOTE: Use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, until fork-tender, 10-12 min. Drain and return to same pot.
While the sweet potatoes cook, cut the zucchini into 1/2-inch half-moons. Finely chop the chives. Peel, then mince the garlic. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season with 1/4 tsp garlic salt (dbl for 4 ppl) and pepper. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dlb for 4 ppl), then the chicken. Sear, until chicken is golden-brown, 2-3 min per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake, in the middle of the oven, until cooked through, 10-12 min.**
While the chicken bakes, add the zucchini to the same pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp 3-4 min. Remove from the heat, then stir in half the chives. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Using a potato masher, mash 2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) into sweet potatoes, until smooth. Stir in the remaining chives. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Stir together the honey, soy sauce and garlic (dbl for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Set aside.
When the chicken is finished cooking, toss in the large bowl with the honey-garlic sauce. Divide the sweet potato mash, zucchini and honey-garlic chicken between plates. Drizzle any remaining honey-garlic sauce over the chicken.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The honey-garlic sauce is a standout, and the sweet potato mash pairs beautifully with it; some reviewers found the overall dish a touch sweet or mild.
- Ease of prep: Most found this a quick and straightforward weeknight meal, though peeling and mashing the sweet potatoes added some extra effort.
- Suggestions: Cook the chicken in the sauce during baking so it absorbs more flavour and the sauce caramelizes into a glaze rather than sitting loose on top. Straining or briefly cooking the minced garlic before adding it to the sauce helps mellow its sharpness; some reviewers also found that roasting the sweet potatoes instead of mashing them added welcome depth.
- Leftovers: This meal reheats well the next day, making it a solid choice for a planned lunch.
- Portions: Several reviewers noted the sweet potato quantity felt short, particularly for four people, and suggested supplementing with an extra sweet potato if available.
